Argentina would most likely have won the final 1-0, meaning Messi would have been happy - and probably wouldn't have quit the national team.

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Messi and Ronaldo would still be going head-to-head at the 2018 World Cup… instead of Ronaldo having the pressure at the next global tournament all focused on him.

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Messi would still be playing for club and country and putting an increasing strain on his body… instead of Messi being fresh for Barcelona and therefore making life even more difficult for Ronaldo's Real Madrid.

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So, in short…

If Messi gets the better of Ronaldo this season, CR7™ knows who to blame.